Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner by Microsoft â project management with Copilot task/bucket generation from goals.
Why We Picked Microsoft Planner
We picked Microsoft Planner for its predictive risk and forecasting and analytics and reporting. It is a strong fit for large teams on project teams, with native integrations for Microsoft Teams.
Key Features
- Copilot task/bucket generation from goals
- AI goal setting and risk insights
- Teams, Outlook, and Loop integration
- Unified task management across M365
Specifications
| Core Competency | Project Management, Large Teams |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 |
| Funding | Public |
| Certifications | SOC2 Type II, SOC3, ISO 27001, ISO 27018, GDPR, HIPAA, FedRAMP |
| Pricing Model | per-seat |
| Native Integrations | 5 of 5 top integrations |
| Team Size | Small, Mid, Large |
Trust & Credibility
Founded: 2016 (10 years in operation)
Funding: Public
Team Size: 5000+ employees
Status: Publicly traded
Security & Compliance: SOC2 Type II SOC3 ISO 27001 ISO 27018 GDPR HIPAA FedRAMP
Best For
Methodology Fit
How well Microsoft Planner supports each PM methodology, scored 1-5 based on feature depth and template availability. Microsoft Planner is strongest for Kanban teams (4/5).
| Methodology | Score | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Agile | 3/5 | |
| Kanban | 4/5 | |
| Waterfall | 3/5 | |
| Hybrid | 3/5 | |
| SAFe | 2/5 |
AI Capability Depth
How deep Microsoft Planner's AI goes across five key dimensions, scored 1-5 based on feature analysis. Microsoft Planner is strongest in content generation and has the most room to grow in agentic ai.
| Capability | Score | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Workflow Automation | 3/5 | |
| Predictive Analytics | 3/5 | |
| Content Generation | 4/5 | |
| Natural Language | 4/5 | |
| Agentic AI | 2/5 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Copilot task/bucket generation from goals
- AI goal setting and risk insights
- Teams, Outlook, and Loop integration
- Unified task management across M365
Cons
- Limited advanced features compared to competitors
- Smaller user community and resources
- Requires Microsoft 365 ecosystem integration
Microsoft Planner Pricing (February 2026)
Pricing model: per-seat
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Planner Plan 1 | $10/user/month (per seat) |
|
| Microsoft 365 Business Basic | $6/user/month (per seat) |
|
| Microsoft 365 Business Standard | $12.50/user/month (per seat) |
|
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | $30/user/month add-on (per seat) |
|
What AI features does each tier include?
| Free | No free tier |
| Paid | Basic Planner included in M365; Copilot requires M365 Copilot add-on |
| Enterprise | Full Copilot with enterprise controls |
Annual commitment required for most plans
Pricing verified February 2026. Visit Microsoft Planner pricing page for current rates.
Pricing
For the most up-to-date pricing information, visit the Microsoft Planner pricing page.
Who is this for?
Teams coordinating planning, delivery, and reporting across projects.
Bottom line
Microsoft Planner suits focused use cases; compare against higher-scoring options if you need breadth.
PM Reviews & Ratings
Be the first to review Microsoft Planner from a PM perspective!
Share your experience with Impact on Team Velocity, Quality of Insights, and Ease of Integration.
Submit ReviewIntegration Depth
5 of 5 top integrations are native (not requiring third-party connectors).
| Integration | Type | Direction | Sync |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Teams | Native | Bi-directional | Real-time |
| Outlook | Native | Bi-directional | Real-time |
| SharePoint | Native | Bi-directional | Real-time |
| Power Automate | Native | Bi-directional | Real-time |
| Microsoft Loop | Native | Bi-directional | Real-time |
Similar Tools
Or browse our complete directory of AI project management tools.